Monday, December 01, 2014

I am thankful for a lot (overwhelming evidence from all quarters to the contrary). So, while we can't and shouldn't ignore the reality (as opposed to the cartoon pageant version) of the Pilgrims or the rest of the European occupation of this continent and the one to the south, we can still make use of a national opportunity to express gratitude.

Small dinner, as Thanksgivings go, with Bruce and Caroline from the building, and Caroline's brother and his girlfriend. Lentil soup, mussels, turkey roulade, roasted root veggies, mashed potatoes, green beans, brussels sprouts, sweet potato pie & pine nut tart for dessert. We shared the cooking tasks, and it turns out that the brother is a wine distributor, so there was a bunch of that flowing. Much to be thankful for.

Put together a thanks-themed disc for the hosts. Didn't think they'd cue it up for the event, but toward the end of the night they did play it. If you want to play along at home, this year's offering worked out to be:

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